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Ep 129: Growing Younger – Anti-Aging Plants & DIY Remedies You Can Grow at Home

June 01, 2025 • Esther Aitken

Hello and welcome to another episode of The Messed-Up Gardener! I’m your host, Esther Williams, and today we’re diving into something that’s part garden magic, part self-care ritual: growing your own anti-aging plants at home.

We’ll break down:

✨ What makes a plant “anti-aging”?
Explore the triple power of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and nutrient density—nature’s ultimate skincare routine.

🌱 Top 5 Anti-Aging Plants to Grow:
Indian Pennywort, rosemary, calendula, turmeric, and aloe vera—plus how to grow them, why they’re powerful, and how to start small.

🧖‍♀️ Garden-to-Skin DIY Remedies:

· A soothing calendula & aloe face gel

· A simple rosemary-turmeric tea to sip your way to radiant skin

🪴 How to Build Your Own Anti-Aging Garden Bed:
Tips for any space—from garden beds to pots and windowsills—plus mindful rituals to help you grow more than just plants.

🌿 Bonus Section – Mind-Body Garden Connection:
Discover how your garden can be a place of grounding, movement, and healing—because anti-aging isn’t just about creams; it’s about how you feel.

💪 Listener Challenge:
Pick one plant, get it growing, and tag me in your garden journey with #GrowYoungWithEsther or #TheMessedUpGlowGarden.

Remember: you don’t need to be an expert or have a giant backyard—just one pot and a bit of intention can start your journey to growing younger, healthier, and more connected.

🎧 Tune in to learn:

· The easy, fun ways to bring more healing power to your garden

· Why homegrown is better than store-bought (yep, even for anti-aging!)

· How to weave self-care and garden care together

Let’s turn your garden into your personal anti-aging apothecary—because aging well is about feeling alive, vibrant, and rooted in your own little patch of earth.

Listen now and join me as we garden, sip tea, and celebrate every wrinkle and every new leaf. 🌱💚

👉 Connect with Esther on Instagram @themessedupgardener and share your autumn garden wins, fails, and cozy compost moments!

🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow plant lovers!

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Gardening can happen in any space, in any place, and on any budget.